Permission based on the Yokohama City Building Standards Ordinance

Last Updated September 30, 2024

Notice

About partial revision of permission standard based on rule of 3 Clause 5 first of Yokohama-shi building standard regulations Article 4

Based on past permission results and social conditions, some revisions have been made, such as adding dormitories for students and existing apartment houses, etc. to the subject of permission.New and old comparison table (PDF: 725KB)(February 15, 2021)

Requests to all of you to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection

From the viewpoint of preventing the spread of infection, please use mail or e-mail.
- Please note the following when you come to the agency.
  Oh Please wear a mask if necessary, such as during congestion.
  〇 Consultation at the counter should be a minimum number of people required and a short time.
  Oh If the room is crowded, please wait a while before coming. It is especially crowded on Monday and Friday.
  　Sir. Also, it's relatively easy between 9 and 10 o'clock. Please refer to the next agency.
For the time being, the window Reception hours will be 8:45 to 11:30 and 13:00 to 16:30. We ask for your cooperation when you come to the agency.
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, for the time being, we will respond to the procedures for prior consultation for permission under the Yokohama City Building Standards Ordinance, in addition to the conventional reception at the counter, by mail. For details, please refer to the following PDF.
Article 4 (Alley site)
About window system for prevention of spread of COVID-19 infection (prior consultation of permission to exempt application of restrictions on site form (alleled site)) (PDF: 370KB)
Article 4-2, Article 5, Article 24, Article 29, Article 47, Article 52, Article 53 (Contactual relationship)
About window system for prevention of COVID-19 infectious disease spread (prior consultation of permission about relation between site of Yokohama-shi building standard regulations and road) (PDF: 379KB)
(Updated March 22, 2021)

Overview of the System

Of the Yokohama-shi building standard regulations, we can receive permission of exemption only when the mayor recognizes that the following regulations are unavoidable. For detailsCollection of Yokohama City Building Standards Ordinance CommentaryPlease refer to the following page for details.

List of persons in charge
In charge	Articles	Overview
Housing and Architecture Bureau Urban Building Division In charge of building permits and approval Telephone: 045-671-4510	Article 4-2, Paragraph 3	Permission on the relationship between the site and the road based on the provisions of Article 43, Paragraph 3 of the Act (PDF: 120KB)	More than 3 floors, large-scale buildings (total area of more than 1,000 m2)
	Article 5, Paragraph 5		Special buildings (schools, apartment houses, child welfare facilities, hotels, etc.)
	Article 24, Paragraph 3		Department Stores, Markets, Continuous Stores, Retail Stores
	Article 29, Paragraph 4		Theatre, cinema, theater, viewing hall, public hall, assembly hall
	Article 48-2		Car garages and car repair shops
	Article 52, Paragraph 4		Bowling alleys, ski resorts, skating rinks, swimming pools, sports practice areas
	Article 53, Paragraph 2		Warehouse
	Article 4, Paragraph 4	Exemption from restrictions on site form (alley site) (PDF: 119KB)
Housing and Architecture Bureau Urban Building Division In charge of urban area Telephone: 045-671-4525	Article 3-2, Paragraph 5	Exemption of restrictions on buildings in disaster danger areas (steep slopes) (PDF: 80KB)
	Article 4-3, Paragraph 5, Item 1	Exemption of restrictions on parking facilities on site of building (PDF: 185KB) Reference: About setting of 3 off-site parking facilities (1) and (3) (PDF: 328KB)
	Article 4-3, Paragraph 6, Item 1	Exemption of restrictions on the structure of parking facilities on the site of the building (PDF: 268KB)
	Article 4-5, Paragraph 4, Item 2	Exemption from restrictions on the designation of ground surfaces pertaining to the floor area ratio non-accounting system for residential basements
	Article 5, Paragraph 5 Article 6, Paragraph 4 Article 27, Paragraph 6 Article 28, Paragraph 4	Excludes the structure of evacuation passages in the case of extension, etc.
	Article 25, Paragraph 4	Exemption from restrictions on front open spaces, etc. of buildings used for department stores, etc.
	Article 42	Exemption from restrictions on buildings used for entertainment venues, etc.
	Article 46 proviso	Special permission for height of chimneys in public baths
	Article 48-2	Exemption of restrictions on buildings to be used for use such as car garages (PDF: 115KB)

Flow of Procedure

<Examination of architectural planning>
・Check the Building Standards Law, Yokohama City Building Standards Ordinance, Residential Land Development Regulation Law, City Planning Act, and other related laws and regulations.

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<Submission of prior consultation form>
・Please make the building permit prior consultation slip (1 copy) (Excel: 19KB) a head paper and submit it with the following documents.

attached documents / City Planning Map (i-Mappy (outside site) is also acceptable), guide map, layout plan, floor plan, elevation plan, etc.
Preliminary consultation and permission application attached documents checklist and other books necessary for examination of matters to be approved

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<Permissions and Authorization Preparation Meeting> In principle, it will be held on Wednesday afternoon, so please refrain from visiting the agency or telephone inquiries during this time.
・We will determine whether or not you are subject to permission.

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<Adjustment of points pointed out>
・Adjustment of matters pointed out at the Preparatory Meeting

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<Procedures for Related Laws, etc.>
・Procedures to be completed before the application for permission

Permission / certification under the provisions of Article 43, Paragraph 2 of the Building Standards Act

City Planning Act Development Permit, Mid- and High-Rise Ordinance

Yokohama-shi welfare town development regulations, the regulations about adjustment of development business, other necessary procedures

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Required books (Please submit 2 copies with A4 size file binding.)
- Permission application (No. 5 style (building)) (word: 41KB)
- Permit application summary document (Please attach one of the relevant articles.)
- Preliminary consultation and permission application attached documents checklist
- Power of Attorney, a copy of various procedures such as related laws and regulations, city planning map (in Japanese)i-Mappy (outside site)But yes)
- Guide maps, layout drawings, floor plans, elevations, and other books necessary to confirm that they conform to the contents of permission
Fees: 27,000 yen

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<Allower Notice>
・After paperwork (approval, etc.), we will issue a permission letter (No. 5 style 2).
＊If there is no problem, permission will be granted in approximately two weeks after the application is accepted.

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<Application for building confirmation>
・Please attach a copy of the permission letter and submit it to the confirmation application window.
・If there is a change in the book, please consult before applying for confirmation. .

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<Application for change>
・If there is a change (limited to those that are deemed to be minor), a plan change approval (word: 19KB) procedure is required.

Format download

How to submit and receive each document

It is basically handled at the counter, but some materials can also be handled by mail.
If you would like to send it by mail, please see "In mailing each document (PDF: 438KB)".

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